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I prefer RP2040 stuff when I make a keyboard, but (most) Pro Micros use 5v I/O, while the RP2040 uses 3.3V. XT/AT keyboards also run at 5V. That means it's generally just easier on these conversions to stick with the tried and true, and people have managed to cram VIAL builds onto the memory footprint, which makes it even better.
I'm only had to do this sort of thing with my Model F XTs (my AT works with a standard passive AT->ps/2 adapter->usb adapter). RP2040s weren't even a thing when I was playing with this stuff, but I don't doubt there are some great QoL improvements.